Hearts boss Sergio wants Edinburgh rivalry to continue with respect

Paulo Sergio says he is all for a strong Edinburgh rivalry but feels it should be conducted with plenty of respect.

Paulo Sergio says he is all for a strong Edinburgh rivalry but feels it should be conducted with plenty of respect.

Sergioâ€™s Heart of Midlothian face Pat Fenlonâ€™s Hibernian in the Scottish Cup final at Hampden Park tomorrow and although the Jambos boss is well aware there is a fiery nature between the two clubs, he has stated that he wants a mutual respect to be at the forefront of the competitiveness.

â€śThey signed many players in January and signed good players. I respect Pat and the club,â€ť the Portuguese said.

â€śIâ€™ve gone to see games at Easter Road and people respect me.

â€śWe should live a rivalry in the city but with respect and the fans should be the same.

â€śThat is the way we should live football and keep alive this rivalry.

â€śRespect should always be first over everything else in our relationships.â€ť